Man in custody after holding children hostage in Woodville, threatening suicide

WOODVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Multiple deputies and agents from the Madison County and Jackson County Sheriff’s Offices were on the scene of a hostage situation on Tuesday.

Jackson County Sheriff’s Office officials say they received a report of a man threatening suicide near the intersection of Pear Street and Church Street.

When deputies arrived, they found a man inside a home, threatening suicide, with children.

The Madison County SWAT team was then called to respond to the situation…

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